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Never Forgotten

We honor the Bureau of Prisons staff who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Never Forgotten - Correctional Officer Boyd H. Spikerman

(BOP) - Correctional Officer Boyd H. Spikerman made the ultimate sacrifice in service of his country on January 29, 1984. The 26 Fallen Heroes of the Bureau of Prisons will never be forgotten. You can read more about Correctional Officer Spikerman, and the other 25 Bureau Heroes, under Fallen Heroes in the Historical Information section on bop.gov.